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Inspiring Stories

There's a story behind every application. Read about some of the inspiring journeys others have made from applicant to medical student to physician.

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Issac Duggan
Issac Duggan shares his journey to medical school.
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Isiah Duggan
Isiah Duggan shares his path to medical school.
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Shira Lanyi
Shira Lanyi shares her journey to medical school
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Deena Ragab Mohamed
Her sister's cancer diagnosis, an unsuccessful first application cycle, and a pivot to study aviation were all milestones along Deena’s path to medicine.
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Luis E. Seija
Luis took the MCAT exam five times and applied to medical school twice.
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Lynne Holden, MD
Dr. Lynne Holden is the co-founder and President of Mentoring in Medicine, Inc.®
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Marianne Seneczko
Marianne was inspired to serve in US Military Medical Corps after volunteering at a military hospital in Ukraine during her Fulbright Fellowship.
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Marius I. Chukwurah
Marius was inspired by his parents who immigrated from Nigeria, and the doctor who stabilized his scoliosis.
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Mary Becker Rysavy
Mary describes her work with the American Medical Women’s Association and addresses the unique concerns that face women in medicine.
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Michael On'Gele
Witnessing the health disparities in his community motivates Michael to want to practice in urban areas.
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